I booked this hotel as me and my friend were attending a festival in Mertola, we were very lucky to have stayed in this hotel where the main act from the concert also decided to stay. It was a very reasonable price for one night and had everything we needed. I don't think i can fault this hotel in any way. I would totally recommend it to anyone wishing to stay just a night, i wouldn't perhaps book it with the purpose of holidaying there.

This charming hotel is in a pleasant town off the beaten track.
The rooms are clean. Bathrooms modern. Lovely swimming pool.But best of all is the family staff who run the hotel.A son who personally takes you to a nearby restaurant so he can translate the menu for you.
A father who accompanies you to an out of the way local fete and tells you about local customs.A surprise offer of a glass of rose while you're sunbathing poolside.
In short, there's nothing they will not do to make your stay enjoyable.
It went beyond nice accomodations into the realm of wonderful life experience.
This is the first review I have ever taken the time to write but I had to because this hotel is so exceptional.

John from New York

The Bética Hotel Rural is a quality 3 star hotel in Serpa and surrounded by rural countryside with a relaxed atmosphere …More

Paradise in Portugal is appropriately named, as it was indeed an amazing place to enjoy nature and the peace and serenity of the lake
The owner has spent many years establishing such a beautiful environment for lovers of nature.
Meal times are like a large family gathering with the owners joining the guests. A font of information about birds, Frank shares his knowledge punctuated with many amusing stories. We met some lovely people and will remember our experience with great fondness.
Nothing was too much trouble, from laying and lighting a fire in our room every night to helping us out with petrol when we were getting low.

As a wedding anniversary treat to ourselves we spent two nights in this pouseda in a superior room. And it was too with 15 foot ceilings and an area equivalent to our living room at home. The bathroom was great and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast buffet was amazingly diverse and dinner was wonderful. The wi-fi is free and works in the room and beside the pool. The staff was uniformly helpful and kind. Manuel, the front desk captain even took us on a tour of the hidden parts of the castle and of the well-planted grounds. There is a small village surrounding the castle which is fun to explore. The square just outside the walls has a kiosk where you can buy beer or wine or cognac and sit on a bench with the locals. Just don't make a mistake and go to the nice seeming restaurant across the street. Service was surly, the waiter would not let us share a starter and an entree (essential in Portugal as the portions are way too large) and the food was merely ok.

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